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Wasn't it Shakespeare who asked: "What's in a name?"
Despite Shakespeare's obvious doubts, there can be a lot in a name, especially a place name. I don't know if people in other countries are as interested in place names as are the people of Ireland. Perhaps some of them are.
The most obvious … [Read More...]

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Broad Street. This name goes back to at least the middle of the 18th Century … [Read More...]

A CELEBRATION of one of Limerick’s most famous writers will return later this month for its 34th year, giving audiences the chance to meet some of their favourite writers.The Limerick Literary Festival in honour of Kate O’Brien returns with the the theme of this year’s festival Bridging the … [Read More...]

Midwest Insulation Services is a Limerick company dedicated to providing economical and environmentally friendly insulation solutions for Limerick homes and business.
Through extensive research of the … [Read More...]

A University of Limerick engineering graduate and entrepreneur has won a place at the first-ever national final of ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’ competition, for a chance to share a €100,000 investment fund.
Paddy Finn from the Castletroy-based Electricity Exchange is representing the … [Read More...]

ONE Friday night out, a perilous situation, and five choices to be made.That’s the premise behind a production by Sunday’s Child Theatre Company, called The Friday Night Effect, which is coming to the Belltable next week.The interactive play, by Clare native Eva O’Connor and Hildegarde Ryan, follows … [Read More...]